TA EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3059968 • 3013 MENDENHALL ST, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 28079
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-054625 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 16, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN389471 | ON FILE | May 16, 2025 | Jan 19, 2026 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN389471 | REPLACED | May 16, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN316707 | CANCELLED | Oct 20, 2022 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN316707 | REPLACED | Oct 20, 2022 | May 16, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN255056 | REPLACED | Jan 19, 2019 | Oct 20, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA06279666 | REPLACED | Jan 19, 2018 | Jan 19, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6279666 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 1, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN389471 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2026 | Jan 19, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN389471 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN316707 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN316707 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2025 | May 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN255056 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA06279666 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2019 | Jan 19, 2019 |
| NAMECHG | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6279666 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-054625 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC054625 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2026 |
| MC054625 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 22, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC054625 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 6, 2017 | REVOKED | Dec 19, 2017 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
13 states • 32 inspections
Violation Summary (36 violations from 32 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:5B-L | 5B-L | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:9A-LFTSI | 9A-LFTSI | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:45B2-B-AIR | 45B2-B-AIR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (32 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SINCLAIR | I-80 MP 224.30 | ...NU5296 | TA EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 31, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 3008 S | ...MZ1025 | TA EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records